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Zusatztext ...the definitive book on the commodification of water, it is authoritative, thoroughly researched, and elegantly structured. Klappentext The privatization of water supply is an emotive and controversial topic. The 'British model' of water privatization is unique: no other country has entirely privatized its water supply and sewerage systems. This book analyzes the socio-economic and environmental dimensions in privatization in England and Wales. It examines the implications of privatization for consumers, environmental management, and the water supply industry. Zusammenfassung This title examines the privatisation and regulation of water supply in England and Wales, exploring the relationship between socio-economic restructuring and environmental change, and linking privatisation to changing patterns of public policy and trends in public services provision in Britain. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART I PRIVATIZATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF WATER SUPPLY 1: Introduction: From 'retreat of the state' to 'retreat of the market'? 2: Water: An uncooperative commodity 3: Building the networks 4: Commercializing water supply PART II RE-REGULATING THE WATER SUPPLY INDUSTRY 5: Privatizing water, producing scarcity: The Yorkshire drought of 1995 6: Thirsting for equity: Consumers and the contested politics of water pricing 7: The retreat of the market? Re-regulation and water supply industry restructuring 8: Conclusions: Re-regulating water supply Bibliography
